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User38597
Contributor I
January 27, 2021

YouTube music casting directly to Sonos

  • January 27, 2021
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Is the inability to cast YouTube music directly to sonos speakers a Sonos issue or a YouTube music issue? 

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bockersjv
bockersjv
Local Superstar
January 27, 2021

YouTube. 

John B
January 27, 2021

It was possible to cast from YouTube Music’s predecessor, Google Play Music, although I think it was only from Android devices.  (For iOS, Airplay is often an option. ) It was Google’s decision to replace GPM so ultimately they are responsible.

There is no way that Sonos can implement direct casting unilaterally.  It requires Google to suggest it and both companies to work co-operatively to make it happen.  Whether that process is under way, or planned, or totally ruled out, I don’t imagine anyone on here could tell you.

    User38597Author
    Contributor I
    January 27, 2021

    Thanks. Has anyone heard Google or Sonos ever comment on this issue? 

    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    January 27, 2021

    As a rule, Sonos never comments on features they are working on, I would guess to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. 

    Given that they’re embroiled in a lawsuit at this moment, or at least last time I checked, I’d be surprised if there was any desire on Google’s part. They’re the ones being sued by Sonos for stealing tech. 

    https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/29/21492671/sonos-google-patents-infringement-lawsuit-wireless-audio

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